At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$29,233 per capita
Home Value
$81,600
Zillow: $208,657
Median Rent
$544/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.1% smoking rate
How Roscommon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roscommon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roscommon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roscommon residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,233. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roscommon is $81,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,657. Median rent is $544/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
12.4% of adults in Roscommon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roscommon has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,029
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density624/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$29,233
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,600
Rent$544
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$208,657
Housing Units628
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,137 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Roscommon was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.